Deadline for ApplicationsSeptember 1, 2025
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)B
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNUNV National
Target Start Date2025-10-01
Terms of Reference(1) Description of tasks under the direct supervision of the Assistant Protection Officer the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
โข Support the Office with the digitizing physical files according to the established procedures;
โข Support partners with establishing digitizing procedures;
โข Provide capacity building to the funded partners;
โข May act as back up for counseling refugees;
โข Perform other relevant duties as required by the supervisor
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD)
โข Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
โข Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities
โข Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
โข Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers
โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible
โข Promote concept of volunteerism among UNHCR beneficiaries
(2) Results/Expected Output:
โข Physical files are digitized;
โข Partner organizations have SOPs;
โข Partner organizations have started digitizing files.
(3) Qualifications/Requirements:
โข Bachelorโs degree in law, Political Science, Social Work, International Relations or other related fields, provided that the applicant has exposure to human rights
โข Minimum two years of field experience
โข Previous experience of working in international human rights organizations or NGOs would be an asset.
โข Previous experience in working with refugees and asylum seekers is a distinct asset
โข Proven communication skills and ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration with NGO partners
โข Good IT skills, including database management skills are necessary
โข Ability to perform a broad range of activities related to workshop and meeting arrangements
โข Good writing and presentation skills for preparations and updates of presentations and reports in English and Russian
โข Ability to use information and communication technologies as tool and resource
โข Fluency in oral and written English, Russian and Tajik is required
โข Flexibility, team spirit and readiness to support other colleagues
Standard Job Description
Protection Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Protection Assistant normally reports to a more senior Protection colleague. The incumbent provides functional and administrative support to the protection unit on protection related liaison, correspondence, monitoring, case management and reporting activities.
The Protection Assistant also supports the protection unit in designing a comprehensive protection strategy and in providing quality, timely and effective protection responses to persons of concern (PoC). S/he may liaise externally with local authorities and partners on correspondence and/or protection issues as guided by the supervisor.
The Protection Assistant also facilitates the involvement of PoC in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
- Observe and respect protection related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provide functional and administrative support in all protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
- Provide functional and administrative support in implementing participatory approaches, needs assessments, monitoring, reporting and case management.
- Support assessments on durable solutions through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.
- Facilitate liaison with competent authorities for the issuance of personal and other relevant documents.
- Assist in drafting reports, routine correspondence, updating relevant databases and compiling statistics within the Area of Responsibility (AoR).
- Select PoC for preliminary interviews and decide which relevant information to share.
- Enforce integrity in the delivery of protection services by local implementing partners.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
Protection
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential: Not specified.
Desirable: Not specified.
Functional Skills
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Required Languages Russian
,English
,Tajik
Desired Languages
,
,
Additional Qualifications
SkillsIT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
Education
CertificationsHCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCR
Work Experience
Other informationThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
RemoteNo